https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 22:40:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1687536 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:22:32 +0000 Astrid 1687536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also prefer #8 on you. When I opened the pictures my first thought after seeing pic #1 was: these are not her colors. I like the cut and the fit and I would say keep it, if it weren't for the color. I personally would pick the other dress for the wedding. It looks fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1687520 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:53:01 +0000 shiny 1687520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #8 or #9 for the wedding. I wasn't sure why, until reading through this thread. I guess it is the intensity of the colors. But also not sure if it isn't the cut -- slightly narrower / tapered at the hem?&nbsp;</p> <p>#6 is fantastic and I wish I had it in my own closet.&nbsp;</p> <p>The maxi is great on you and I love the colors and pattern. It looks great in the side view. But I do think it could be a tad narrower from the waist down-- i.e., have some volume taken out via the side seams. Which is an easy fix. I'd wash it first before taking to the tailor because it may shrink just right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1687487 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 03:07:30 +0000 Kimberly 1687487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in all of those dresses but my favorite is the floral one. So incredible on you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1687453 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 01:19:20 +0000 DonnaF 1687453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Spanner here.&nbsp; I'm with Suz on both her posts and with LisaP.&nbsp; I like greater intensity on you than #1 and 32 provide.&nbsp; I much prefer the *old* dress, the Zappos green one, and your Anthro one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1687324 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:25:22 +0000 Sal 1687324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I love the two existing dresses a lot. &nbsp;Both 10/10. &nbsp;I do like the new blue sheath, but not quite as much. &nbsp;It is just whether they are all in a similar category. &nbsp;Mind you I know you did struggle to find dresses earlier this year so maybe now is your time - I think dresses sometimes don't come along according to plan!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1687111 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:15:02 +0000 Anonymous 1687111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I 'm with Suz - sorry to admit this, but I'm not as much of a fan of #1 - your original pick for the wedding is a slam-dunk knockout in my mind. Can't really comment on the maxi - it's a little out of my comfort &nbsp;zone.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1687055 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:00:05 +0000 texstyle 1687055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they all look great but the green one in the last pic is stunning on you in that color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1687053 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:51:16 +0000 El Cee 1687053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think both of the new dresses are very nice on you -- the fits are flattering. I particularly like the second dress with the "vent and tie" treatment -- fun summer casual look! I still like your floral dress (#8) the best in terms of a MOTG option. It is so very wedding appropriate and is absolutely stunning on you. However, it is always nice to have a few options ready for dress-up events -- so keeping #1 might not be a bad idea, even if it is not worn for the wedding.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1687047 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:42:34 +0000 AviaMariah 1687047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still think your "old" flowered dress is the best for the wedding. It looks elegant while really making a statement. &nbsp;Perfect (S)MOTG dress. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1687023 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:44:24 +0000 Suz 1687023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I still love the other two dresses more than #1. But if you take another pic of #1 with the Tuttles and I could be persuaded.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think what I'm reacting to is the lower intensity of saturation. &nbsp;It feels a bit "weak" for you. But again, that could be a trick of the lighting.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1687019 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:19:32 +0000 Janet 1687019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great feedback, all! Thanks! </p> <p>I think I'll play with the second dress a little and see if I'm moved to wear it in the next week, since it's now getting hotter here. I think the vent-and-tie treatment goes along way to break up that large swath of patterned skirt and create a more flattering line -- it sure helps with the solid blue Anthro dress as well. </p> <p>The downside about the first dress as a wedding option is that I think it needs black shoes and I want to wear the Rockstuds for the wedding. I do think this dress would work well with my black LD Tuttle sandals -- if not for the wedding, then for other occasions that fall somewhere in the dressy-casual continuum.</p> <p>The fabric on the first dress (Tahari if anyone is interested) is that slightly stretchy, substantial neoprene-like fabric -- very similar to the floral dress I was planning on wearing to the wedding. Not the most breathable fabric in the world, but comfortable for movement and very forgiving of the shape underneath. So it is unlined, and I think it would handle the slit alteration quite well. </p> <p>Thanks for all the responses! Will ponder further... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1686995 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 11:23:48 +0000 Vildy 1686995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooh, Anna had a great tip about placing an interfacing reinforcement behind the top of the slit so it doesn't rip further open. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1686984 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:15:20 +0000 Staysfit 1686984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definite yes to both, but I don't remember the first dress you picked for the wedding anymore so I can't say which I prefer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review/page/2#post-1686980 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:55:02 +0000 Summer 1686980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are lovely on you, Janet.&nbsp; I really like the maxi tied at the hem.&nbsp; I know the dress in 6 isn't up for debate, but I wanted to say how lovely it looks on you, styled that way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686965 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:04:54 +0000 Jeanie 1686965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 on you. &nbsp;Not in love with #2 print on you but it may be the light in the pic. &nbsp;I do love how you tied #2. &nbsp;What a great idea...it makes the lines of the dress much prettier. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686960 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 08:36:38 +0000 unfrumped 1686960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the fit of # 1 and also the neckline-lovely showing shoulders.<br /> I tend to drool over dresses that finally fit, so have trouble advising any restraint! so it might be more of, will you " split wears" , and/ or is it a good opportunity to let go of some other dresses, if this one is better? That's where I am now on many items, trying to be less scattered and expanding ( still experimenting though). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686910 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 04:00:35 +0000 Angela K 1686910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both dresses on you. Love the maxi knotted on the side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686903 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 03:42:53 +0000 Debbie 1686903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the first dress on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686896 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 03:28:55 +0000 Anna 1686896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both dresses are stunning on you. I want them both! I think they fit very well, as if they were custom tailored for you. As long as there is a seam a slit should be a simple alteration. Make sure they tack it well at the top of the slit and add a square on interfacing, otherwise the slit can rip open further. The interfacing stops the tacking from tearing a hole in the fabric. I know from experience! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686894 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 03:24:44 +0000 Aquamarine 1686894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't advise on the slits, but I like both dresses, especially 2. So pretty on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686890 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 03:19:12 +0000 Brooklyn 1686890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to both, especially no 1, which is absolutely perfect on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686889 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 03:19:02 +0000 Suz 1686889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm an outlier. I <b>like</b> the first dress, but don't love love <b>love</b> it on you, and don't think I like it quite as much as the other dress you already have for the wedding. &nbsp;</p> <p>But...having said that....if the alteration would be easy I would consider keeping anyway. It sounds like it's really tempting you, and usually our own intuitions are good on this score. It's definitely flattering and lovely, and very true to you. I just don't think it makes you come alive quite as much as the other. That might be a trick of the lighting, though.&nbsp;</p> <p>Not sure about the maxi -- I really like it as you suggest (i.e. in 4) and for that price, why not? But only if you're feeling it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686864 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 02:22:10 +0000 Zibbets 1686864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Number one is fantastic. I love the way the black line ties it with your hair. IMHO it needs black shoes to bookend it. I would guess it could be altered as you describe, but I'm no seamstress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686861 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 02:20:04 +0000 Elizabeth P 1686861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes and yes! There are various things you could do to the second one... Your tying idea, shortening it, or turning it to a hi-lo. I think something would be good, to reduce the amount of patterned fabric a bit. But the fit is so good it's worth a bit of work to alter, IMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686855 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 02:09:50 +0000 Maneera 1686855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both. They fit well, they flatter and the color is good on you. KEEP!</p> <p>The alterations you have in mind will totally work. As a curvy girl, I know it's hard to fit perfectly into clothes just off the rack!!! It's impressive that you know exactly what alterations you want.....so go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686846 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 02:01:29 +0000 Jaime 1686846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first dress is fantastic. Have no idea about altering but sounds like a good idea. I like the second dress altered - it looks like just too much material as is.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686842 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 01:57:09 +0000 Carla 1686842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great special occasion dress #1 is. I have a poison eye for maxi-dresses, but the print of your find is fab. Then I got to pic #4 - brilliant styling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686838 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 01:49:37 +0000 pil 1686838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first one is gorgeous! I love the maxi dresses too, whodathunk to tie the side?? It really takes the dresses to the next level. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686822 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 01:20:32 +0000 RobinF 1686822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first one, it wouldn't be difficult to put a slit if there is a seam already there. I also like the second one in the tied up version, not as crazy about it down, seems like a lot of fabric. Love the blues on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-blue-dresses-for-review#post-1686818 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 01:12:45 +0000 Momo 1686818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love # 1 and I also like th Maxi dress tied up. Looks cool! </p>